Monday, October 25, 2010

One day, the great Felix Mendelssohn wandered into the cathedral where the magnificent Freiburg organ could be found.

(updated Freiburg organ)

He asked if he might play a few notes on it. The custodian, unaware of who was making the request, refused him permission. After a time, he reluctantly agreed to let him play. Mendelssohn took his seat, and the most beautiful music began breaking forth!

The custodian was spellbound!

He came alongside the great musician and asked his name. Upon learning it, he stood humiliated, self condemned and saying “And I refused you permission to play upon my organ!”

There is One who comes to us…each and every day…

and desires to take our lives and “play” upon them. We withhold ourselves from Him, and refuse Him permission, when, if we would yield ourselves to Him, he would bring from our souls

HEAVENLY MUSIC!

{excerpted from Streams in the Desert}

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do His good pleasure. Phillipians 2:13

Our days will be filled with JOY as we let God have his way with us!

What’s in your cup today? JOY??

If not, maybe the Great Musician needs your permission to come in and play!

Hi Becky, Lovely and words to live by..Our week (tomorrow) will be very heart wrenching for us. So my prayers for the week are for (justice and peace). You have such a sweet and kind spirit Becky and have touched many heats with your kind words. Big hugs, Elizabeth

Great post...and it reminds me of that old song, "The Master's Hand"...taken from the poem about the old violin no one felt was worth anything and then a violinist took the instrument and started to play...the touch of the Master's Hand!Have a blessed week!!!

Hello dear Becky, I am finally getting back to my blogging friends after five days of company and a huge camera club event in our home. Lots of work and fun. Yesterday I just rested and took naps because it was a dark rainy day. It felt good!!!

I so loved your story about the church and the wonderful Mendelssohn. A beautiful moment in ones life.

I too love texture and fabric. You have a great idea for decorating in the calming colors you shared. It is also a great beachy look. Dreams do come true.

Oh Becky I am not sure how I missed this post, and so glad I found it today. I LOVED it. And it is just soo true. When His joy fills you up it can't help but spill over. Have a wonderful day. HUGS, Debbie

Hi! I'm a follower of Christ, a wife, a mom to 4, and Nana to 2. I love God, life, and people! I adore all types of vintage delights...they each have a story to tell. Just as God gives those who receive Him new life, I love treasuring the old and giving it new life and purpose. I'm so glad you popped in! Peek around a bit and let me know what you're thinking!!